35. Chris Bond (Carlton, Richmond and Fremantle) – Drafted in 1989A clear standout as the best No.35 pick, Bond was a classy ball winner for Richmond and Fremantle, after originally being drafted by Carlton.

36. Sam Mitchell (Hawthorn and West Coast) – Drafted in 2001A future Hall of Fame member and one of the most decorated players in the competition.

48. Darren Milburn (Geelong) – Drafted in 1995A two-time premiership defender who played 292 games for the Cats, Milburn was ranked above two other defenders in Heath Shaw (Collingwood and Greater Western Sydney) and Austinn Jones (St Kilda).

50. Alastair Lynch (Fitzroy and Brisbane Lions) – Drafted in 1986 A three-time premiership forward who amassed 306 games and 633 goals across a stellar career. Also considered was Dom Cassisi (Port Adelaide).

51. Neville Jetta (Melbourne) – Drafted in 2008A small-running defender who has become a regular in an improving Demons outfit.

52. Rod Jameson (Adelaide) – Drafted in 1989A premiership player and former leading goalkicker at the Crows who played 153 games in the AFL.

54. Michael Sexton (Carlton) – Drafted in 1988A 200-game and two-time All Australian defender, Sexton was selected ahead of Cale Hooker (Essendon) who will look to build on an already excellent career this season.

56. Ryan O’Keefe (Sydney) – Drafted in 1999A classy midfielder who became one of the competition’s best in 286 games for the Swans. O’Keefe pipped Andrew Dunkley (Sydney) and Cam Mooney (North Melbourne and Geelong) as the best No.56 selection.

58. Dane Swan (Collingwood) – Drafted in 2001A premiership hero and the 2011 Brownlow medallist, Swan is one of the best late selections in draft history.

59. Simon Tregenza (Adelaide) – Drafted in 1987A four-time SANFL premiership player with Port Adelaide, Tregenza went on to play 106 games with Adelaide. Also considered was Craig Bird (Sydney and Essendon).

60. Brad Scott (Hawthorn and Brisbane Lions) – Drafted in 1994Two-time AFL premiership player and now respected coach, Scott edged out 228-gamer Adam Schneider (Sydney and St Kilda) as the best selection 60.

62. Andrew Thompson (St Kilda) – Drafted in 1996A mature-age recruit who went on to play 221 games with the Saints, Thompson received the nod ahead of Collingwood defender Ben Johnson.

63. James Gwilt (St Kilda and Essendon) – Drafted in 2004Selected out of suburban football club Noble Park, Gwilt became a regular under Ross Lyon as the Saints challenged for the premiership in 2010 before finishing his career at Essendon. Also considered was Tyson Goldsack (Collingwood).

64. Cameron Bruce (Melbourne and Hawthorn) – Drafted in 1999Despite being a late pick, Bruce emerged as a goalkicking midfielder and leader for Melbourne, playing 224 games before being traded to Hawthorn.

65. Tom Langdon (Collingwood) – Drafted in 2013An emerging young player at the Magpies who established himself with a standout debut season in 2014 before playing every game under Nathan Buckley in 2015.

66. Ryan Hargrave (Western Bulldogs) – Drafted in 1999A fine key defender for the Bulldogs in 203 games, Hargrave was rated ahead of Hawthorn’s Paul Puopolo who has played 133 games since being drafted in 2010.

67. Graham Johncock (Adelaide) – Drafted in 2000A 227-game veteran for the Crows, Johncock was a model of consistency playing across half-back or up forward.

68. Karl Amon (Port Adelaide) – Drafted in 2013An emerging player at the Power, Amon and Essendon’s Michael Hartley look set to battle it out to become the best ever selection 68.

69. Taylor Duryea (Hawthorn) – Drafted in 2009A premiership defender who has cemented his position in a champion Hawthorn side.

70. Paul Williams (Collingwood and Sydney) – Drafted in 1989A champion goalkicking midfielder who amassed 306 games with Collingwood and Sydney, while booting 307 goals along the way.

71. Brian Lake (Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn) – Drafted in 2001A star defender at the Bulldogs who went on to be a three-time premiership player at Hawthorn, winning the 2013 Norm Smith Medal.

72. Brad Fisher (Carlton) – Drafted in 2002A marking forward who played 99 games for Carlton over eight seasons.

78. Richie Vandenberg (Hawthorn) – Drafted in 1997A former Hawthorn captain who was admired for his attack on the football and leadership, Vandenberg played 145 games in the brown and gold.

79. James Hird (Essendon) – Drafted in 1990A Brownlow medallist, a Norm Smith medallist, five-time All Australian and five-time best and fairest at the Bombers, Hird is perhaps the greatest ever late draft pick.